Chelsea

Inter Milan are lining up Michy Batshuayi as a replacement for Mauro Icardi (various)

AC Milan have stepped up their interest in Cesc Fabregas. Milan chiefs were at Chelsea’s victory over Leicester on Saturday and are understood to have used the trip as a chance to enquire about the Spaniard’s situation (Daily Mirror)

There are claims regarding Diego Costa’s unhappiness with manager Antonio Conte. It’s reported the striker was furious at being screamed at from the touchline during the 3-0 win over Leicester (Daily Mirror)

Crystal Palace

Robin van Persie is reported to be keen on a return to the Premier League, with Crystal Palace and Stoke known to be in the hunt (Clubcall)

Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, who signed a new contract with the club on Sunday, is open to a loan move away from Old Trafford, with Championship side Aston Villa interested in the 23-year-old (Birmingham Mail)

Valencia starlet Fran Villalba is set to snub interest from Manchester United in order to sign a new contract at the Mestalla (Mirror)

Middlesbrough

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce wants to add another frontman to his squad with Boro’s Jordan Rhodes a top target (The Sun)

Southampton

Southampton could be set to move for Rennes’ France midfielder Paul-Georges Ntep, 24 (Calcio Mercato)

Stoke

Robin van Persie is reported to be keen on a return to the Premier League, with Crystal Palace and Stoke known to be in the hunt (Clubcall)

Sunderland

Sunderland will not be signing striker Federico Santander after his club Copenhagen slapped a huge price tag on his head (Sunderland Echo)